Summary:
Sycamore Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Culpeper, Virginia, serving 695 students in grades PK-5. The school faces significant challenges, with a diverse student population, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Sycamore Park Elementary has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with 24.89% White, 17.55% African American, 45.32% Hispanic, and 11.08% two or more races. However, the school consistently underperforms the Culpeper County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores, with only 35.83% of 3rd graders proficient in math, compared to the district's 61.95% and the state's 70.11%. Additionally, 77.12% of Sycamore Park students receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 37.2% to 80.25%.
Sycamore Park Elementary's performance and demographics suggest the need for targeted interventions and additional resources. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with its African American students performing relatively well but its Hispanic students consistently performing poorly. The school's spending per student, ranging from $7,867 to $8,366, is lower than the nearby schools, which range from $8,137 to $10,217 per student. However, Sycamore Park has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 14.7, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 14.3 to 17.4 students per teacher.
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